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Did you miss us? Because we missed you…and we brought souvenirs! After a full month away, Zena and Shelby are crawling back from the grave, and boy, do they have stories. Shelby traded screams for sea breezes on a two-and-a-half-week cruise, then wandered through The Horror Show at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, a whole exhibit dedicated to why we love being scared. Zena spent her time chasing every scare she could find: a trip to Miami for BEWARE BOIUNA, plus Halloween Horror Nights and a whole lineup of other haunted theme parks and houses. The gruesome twosome also dish on RESIDENT EVIL (2026), spoiler-free, plus #PreggersForCreggers and your listener questions! This episode is brought to you by Torchbearer Sauces! We try the new flavors and get a first whiff of a mystery flavor launching October 1st. Grab your popcorn and a bottle of sauce, and press play! Shop Torchbearer Sauces: www.torchbearersauces.com/collections/bloody-disgustings-deals Let's get spooky. Let's get spicy. Let's get back to it! Got a horror question you've been dying to ask us? Don't be shy, we don't bite…much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ bdisgustingpodcast@gmail.com. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. Sign up for SCREAMBOX now at screambox.com and stream the best in horror: new, cult, and everything in between. *** Follow us on social media and join the conversation! // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast Twitter/X: twitter.com/BDisgustingpod IG: www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast // Follow Shelby Novak Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox! https://www.screambox.com/livetv Never miss a horror headline, follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/bdisgusting Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdisgusting Facebook - https://facebook.com/BloodyDisgusting Your #1 source for all things horror since 2001! https://bloody-disgusting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Born Aware: Stories & Insights from Those Spiritually Aware Since Birth with Diane Brandon Diane Brandon facilitates, teaches, reaches, encourages, and inspires others, often helping others transform their lives in positive ways. She works with others one-on-one and in groups via classes, workshops, and seminars, and is an expert on Intuition, Dreams, and the Born Aware Phenomenon, a term she coined. Diane infuses her work with enthusiasm, her signature humor, and thought-provoking insights. Born and raised in New Orleans, Diane has been spiritually aware since birth (literally), has had a lifelong interest in metaphysics, and has been an avid student of it for over 45 years. She has been a member of Intelligentsia Metaphysica, Mensa, and Institute of Noetic Sciences. She is an alum of a high school for academically gifted in New Orleans (Benjamin Franklin Senior High School), has an A.B. in French from Duke University, did Master's work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Radio, Television, and Motion Pictures, and attended TUTOR, a language institute in Geneva, Switzerland for French studies. Diane hosted “Naturally Vibrant Living with Diane Brandon” on Web Talk Radio and Blogtalkradio.com and “Vibrantly Green with Diane Brandon” on Ecology.com, in addition to appearing as a guest on several radio and TV shows nationally. She regularly appeared as a guest dream interpreter on the syndicated radio show, “Your Time with Kim.” She formerly hosted “Living Your Power” on the Health & Wellness Channel of VoiceAmerica.com. Diane has facilitated a seminar on Business Intuition at the Rhine Research Center, in addition to speaking on dreams there, and has spoken on Intuition at the Mensa Annual Gathering. Diane's Intuitive Counseling work led to writing. She's cited in “The 10 Most Common Nightmares Interpreted” in Business Insider and has contributed articles to Connexions (“Wholism and the New Age,” “Guided Meditation and Regression,” and “Paths to Empowerment”), Innerchange Magazine (“The Dance of Personal and Spiritual Growth: Syncing Up the Levels,” “Experiential Spirituality and Contemporary Gnosis,” “Shamar's Journey of Love,” a children's story, “Heart-Centeredness: A Healthy and ‘Whole'some Meeting of Science and Spirituality,” “Unwrapping the Wonderful Gift of Dreams,” “Musings On Ghosts, Apparitions & the Veil Between Realities,” “The Misguided Imperative to Be Positive,” “Intuition – An Intuitive's View,” “Befriending Your Other Self — Plumbing Your Depths and Amplifying Self,” and “The Loss of Two Beloved Giants”), to The Art of WellBeing (“Exploring Your Dreams for Wellness”),and The Journal of Tar Heel Tellers (“Vocal Tips for Storytellers”), and is a Contributing Author to The Long Way Around: How 34 Women Found the Lives They Love (© 2000, Carolina Women's Press) and Speaking Out! (© 2005, Insight Publishing). She's the author of four books: Born Aware – Stories and Insights from Those Spiritually Aware Since Birth (which endorsements called “brilliant” and “groundbreaking”), Dream Interpretation for Beginners — Understand the Wisdom of Your Sleeping Mind, Intuition for Beginners — Easy Ways to Awaken Your Natural Abilities, and Invisible Blueprints: Intuitive Insights for Fulfillment. She has also written insight pieces on “The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina,” “Choosing Hope—Some Thoughts on September 11, 2001,” and “Disasters in Myanmar/Burma and China — Thoughts and Lessons.” Diane is also a Corporate Consultant, as well as an Actor, Singer, Voice-Over Artist, and Voice Teacher and is included in the 1997-1998 Silver 25th edition of Who's Who in the South and Southwest. https://www.dianebrandon.com/ Call In and Chat with Deborah during Live Show: 833-220-1200 or 319-527-2638 Learn more about Deborah here: www.lovebyintuition.com
Super Adaptables host Corey "Pheez" Lee sits down with Tobias Forrest, an actor, singer, and voice-over performer with a spinal injury who is a wheelchair user. Toby won the Christopher Reeve Acting Award for the film ”Daruma” and his credits include "FBI Most Wanted", ”Law & Order”, “How To Get Away With Murder”, “Queen Sugar”, “The Academy Awards”, and several others. He also does VO for animation on the film “GOAT” and the shows “Universal Basic Guys” and “Mr. Crocodile,” plus audiobooks and audio description. Tobias has been a speaker or MC for many events and has a background in accessible consulting, an MS in psychology, and he co-hosted "Perfectly Imperfect" on LA Talk Radio.
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick things off with Drew's behind-the-scenes perspective on moderating the press day for DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island, the studio's Filipino mythology-inspired adventure. Then they run through the latest animation and box office news, from Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Coyote vs. Acme to Toy Story 5, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Aardman's anniversary celebrations. Finally, Drew shares an early look inside the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles and how it compares with the nearby Academy Museum. HIGHLIGHTS • Drew goes behind the scenes of DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island press day and the film's celebration of Filipino mythology and folklore. • Spider-Man: Brand New Day closes in on another major domestic box office milestone as Practical Magic 2 takes the weekend's top spot. • Coyote vs. Acme continues its theatrical run while details begin emerging about its eventual 4K Steelbook release. • Pixar Place Hotel gets a Monsters, Inc. Halloween makeover as Disney marks 25 years of both the Pixar classic and Haunted Mansion Holiday. • Aardman celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Wallace & Gromit pop-up and the theatrical arrival of Shaun the Sheep and the Beast of Mossy Bottom. • Drew gets an advance tour of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles' Exposition Park and compares it with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Planning a Disney or Universal vacation? The team at BeOurGuestVacations.com can help with hotels, theme park tickets, dining reservations, cruises, and all the details that go into making your trip easier to plan - at no additional cost to you. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:00] At just 12 years old, five years after his family fled Vietnam, Ke Huy Quan found himself on the set of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," working alongside Harrison Ford. Decades later, he's an Oscar winner, known for his role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once," and now he's telling his story in a new memoir, Never Say Die. Quan talks about making lifelong friendships while filming The Goonies, stepping away from Hollywood, and finding the confidence to begin acting again.[26:49] Saying "no" can be hard, whether at work, or with friends, family, or in a relationship. Anna Holmes, contributing writer for The Atlantic, makes the case that "No" is especially difficult for women and girls, who are socialized to be more accommodating. Holmes discusses her new book, The Power of No, and listeners share examples where they said no, or struggled to say no.Photo: Vietnamese-US actor Ke Huy Quan attends the premiere of "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026. (Unique Nicole / AFP via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick things off with Drew's behind-the-scenes perspective on moderating the press day for DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island, the studio's Filipino mythology-inspired adventure. Then they run through the latest animation and box office news, from Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Coyote vs. Acme to Toy Story 5, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Aardman's anniversary celebrations. Finally, Drew shares an early look inside the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles and how it compares with the nearby Academy Museum. HIGHLIGHTS • Drew goes behind the scenes of DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island press day and the film's celebration of Filipino mythology and folklore. • Spider-Man: Brand New Day closes in on another major domestic box office milestone as Practical Magic 2 takes the weekend's top spot. • Coyote vs. Acme continues its theatrical run while details begin emerging about its eventual 4K Steelbook release. • Pixar Place Hotel gets a Monsters, Inc. Halloween makeover as Disney marks 25 years of both the Pixar classic and Haunted Mansion Holiday. • Aardman celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Wallace & Gromit pop-up and the theatrical arrival of Shaun the Sheep and the Beast of Mossy Bottom. • Drew gets an advance tour of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles' Exposition Park and compares it with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Planning a Disney or Universal vacation? The team at BeOurGuestVacations.com can help with hotels, theme park tickets, dining reservations, cruises, and all the details that go into making your trip easier to plan - at no additional cost to you. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The topic: In his new book 50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classic Films, Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger asked 50 actors, filmmakers and stars what their favorite classic films are and the ideal way to watch them. What films are included? The book features a wide array of classic cinema, from political dramas like Don Cheadle’s choice, The Battle Of Algiers (1966), to action comedies like Adam Scott’s pick, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). Other movies featured include Wes Anderson’s pick, The Tall Target (1951), Paul Rudd’s selection of Withnail & I (1987), Sterling K. Brown’s pick, Out Of Sight (1998), and Ava DuVernay’s choice, Devil In A Blue Dress (1995). Event info: TCM host Dave Karger will sign copies of his new book on Friday, Sep. 18 at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, followed by a conversation with Jason Bateman and a screening of his selected film, Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy (1982). You can get more information about the event here. Guest: Dave Karger, TCM host, film expert, and author of the new book ‘50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classic Films’ Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.
Send us Fan MailMark Donaldson, Bones Verth, Dylanna Troi (Dylan Rees) and Richie Morgan embark on a 60 year mission to chart the differences and similarities between Star Trek and Doctor Who. THIS EPISODE: We're talking Patrick Troughton and The Original Series to Tom Baker and The Motion Picture. Did the space race help or hinder late 60s Doctor Who and Star Trek: TOS? How Star Trek became a big enough deal in the UK to prompt Bruce Forsyth to dress up as Captain Kirk. But which show is like being drunk with your mates?Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint
Episode: 3406 About the Short Subjects that we see, and that we once saw, before the movie we came to see. Today, short subjects.
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the first-ever episode of Star Trek airing in the US on NBC on September 8th, 1966. The series ran for three seasons but would eventually transition to the big screen in 1979 in the form of director Robert Wise's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Whilst a critical and commercial success, The Motion Picture had something of a rushed production, and due to time constraints, Wise was never fully satisfied with the version released and saw it as an unfinished work in terms of the edit and the visual effects. 22 years later, Paramount allowed Wise to meticulously rebuild the film, re-edit it and redo a considerable amount of the film's visual effects. That revised cut is now the definitive version of Wise's film, a film that was first covered on Film '89 way back in May 2019 on Episode 28. But in a fitting parallel to the film, the editing of that episode was also very much rushed (our editor was about to embark on a long family holiday and rushed the edit), to the point that it's always been an episode that he was never happy with (aside from the outstanding contribution of our guest hosts, Bill Scurry and John Arminio). So, given the looming 60th anniversary of Star Trek, that original episode has been completely re-edited, the audio quality improved where needed, extraneous content removed, and a significant amount of new material added to extend the runtime by 9 minutes. We feel that a film as beloved as Star Trek: The Motion Picture deserves the same care and attention that we gave later Trek films on Film '89, and we present to you the episode we should have put out in the first place. As well as an in-depth analysis of Wise's film, Skye, John and Bill also give the rundown of their all-time favourite Star Trek episodes. So, happy 60th anniversary Star Trek, and we hope you enjoy Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Editor's Edition! All content is the property of Film ‘89 and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for review, commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without the prior written consent of the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.
90 years ago in Paris, a little 50-seat screening room opened its doors... and soon become probably the most important cinema ever. This month, the Cinémathèque française celebrates its birthday with a retrospective, so we are too: with this encore upload of our episode all about the revolutions the theater launched, both on movie screens and in the Paris streets. Host Rico Gagliano tells the wild tale, with help from directors Barbet Schroeder (BARFLY, REVERSAL OF FORTUNE) and Luc Moullet (BRIGITTE ET BRIGITTE), plus L.A. Times film critic Amy Nicholson and many more. Vive le cinema.The Faust Bible: The Making of F.W. Murnau's Masterpiece will be published globally through MUBI Editions on October 17 in partnership with the Cinémathèque française. It brings to light an extraordinary, recently rediscovered artifact: a visual diary of around 400 photographs and original illustrations documenting the making of Murnau's Faust almost step by step, now published in full for the first time.17 October - Official Launch at la Cinémathèque française, ParisTo mark the launch of The Faust Bible, MUBI Editions and la Cinémathèque française host a special centenary screening of Faust, featuring an introduction by Laurent Mannoni and live musical accompaniment by Christine Ott and Mathieu Gabry.25 October - Filmmuseum MünchenTo continue the celebrations, MUBI Editions and the Filmmuseum München host a special screening of Faust, featuring an introduction by Stefan Drössler and live musical accompaniment by Sabrina Zimmermann and Mark Pogolski.1 November - Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los AngelesTo celebrate the publication of The Faust Bible, MUBI Editions and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures host a special centenary screening of Faust, featuring an introduction by K.J. Relth-Miller and live musical accompaniment by Julianna Barwick.To stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.
On September 8th, Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Kristian decided to gather some of the biggest Trek nerds he knew to talk about the Star Trek films featuring the original cast of actors. This week, PTF welcomes Trekker and Kristian’s brother-in-law, Dan Twohig, to the bridge of the Starship Part-Time […]
This week, Eric and Josh are joined by Emily to discuss: Fan Expo, hosting panels, Tim Curry, social media wrangling, Aladdin, Lion King 1 1/2, Ed Wood, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and more! Plus, they mention the movies screening the week of Friday September 4 - Thursday September 10, 2026: Dear You, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Boorman and the Devil, Exorcist II: The Heretic, The Lion King, Chicken Run, Mystery Science Theater: The RiffTrax Experiments: Sting of Death, and Star Trek's: The Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock, The Voyage Home.
Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Justine Bateman. In 2023, as the writers’ and actors' strike in Hollywood stretched into the fall, many have called this moment “existential.” After negotiations with AMPTP, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, broke down, SAG-AFTRA and WGA members took to picket lines over dwindling wages and the use of artificial intelligence, which may change the entertainment industry forever. Writer, director, and producer Justine Bateman is one guild member warning of A.I.'s potentially devastating influence. Following her roles in Family Ties and Satisfaction, among many others, Bateman transitioned to working behind the scenes as a filmmaker and author. She earned her Computer Science and Digital Media Management degree from UCLA in 2016, which has become all the more relevant facing the rise of A.I. Bateman speaks with Alec Baldwin about the threat A.I. poses to the entire entertainment industry, how the business has changed since she first started in it, and what drives her creative work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 1: The Self Destruct Series Why is there so much engineering technobabble in the Self Destruct series? Why did the “Counting Man” remind Spock of his dad?! Are Self Destruct episodes Spock's downfall? Is the 5-0 second rule real or a Kirk bluff? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Original Series! This is the first episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TOS, The Motion Picture, and The Search for Spock Next time, we'll be counting down in the Animated Series! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Hoslt. Rule of Acquisition #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!
Over on our Patreon, we do a show called 'Film Discoveries' where we talk to friends of the podcast about some of their favorite first-time watches in the last year or so. As a bonus, we offer this episode of Film Discoveries free to everyone and we hope it may pique your interest in checking out the rest of the Film Discoveries catalog (we release one or two new episodes every month) over at patreon.com/purecinemapod Our guest for this very special bonus is K.J. Relth-Miller, director of Film Programs at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Check out all things Academy Museum here: https://www.academymuseum.org/ Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
We're on holiday and/or having various life issues going on, so here's a classic episode to help prime you for our upcoming Black Hole episode!Yes, Star Trek: The Motion Picture was released almost a fortnight before Disney's The Black Hole and frankly, ate its lunch.Charlie and Miles re-examine Star Trek: The Motion Picture, discovering whether it's actually good (it is), the great soundtrack, special effects and Bones' disco jumpsuit!They also watch The Changeling, where Kirk gets a weird metal son who looks like an electric toothbrush.Regular service will be resumed shortly, where we'll watch episodes of Star Trek starring Twin Peaks actors!
CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think!The remarkable story of how a stick of Wrigley's chewing gum rescued a priceless piece of cinema history unfolds in this fascinating exploration of Edison, innovation, and overlooked genius. When historian Jack Stanley joins us to discuss a historic photograph from Edison's laboratory, what emerges is an incredible tale of rediscovery and ingenuity spanning over a century. Recorded July 2025.While Thomas Edison gets credit for inventing motion pictures, the real pioneer was his employee William Kennedy Laurie Dixon. As Stanley reveals, Edison's true genius was "being brilliant enough to realize he wasn't brilliant" – surrounding himself with specialized talent like Dixon who developed film sprockets, created the first film studio (the "Black Maria"), and ultimately produced the first synchronized sound film in 1894, showing men dancing while Dixon played violin.The story takes an extraordinary turn when Stanley shares his firsthand account of being present in 1995 when the original sound cylinder for this historic film was discovered in the Edison archives. Broken in three pieces and sitting forgotten in a cigar box for decades, the cylinder seemed unplayable – until sound engineer Peter Dilge had a flash of inspiration while chewing gum after a dental appointment. Using ordinary Wrigley's gum to temporarily hold the cylinder fragments together, they successfully recovered the audio, reuniting sound and image for the first time since the 1890s.This little-known historical treasure isn't just fascinating trivia – it represents a pivotal moment in media technology that predated "The Jazz Singer" by 33 years. Subscribe to hear more extraordinary stories about innovation, unsung heroes, and the surprising ways history gets preserved and rediscovered when you least expect it.
Wayne riffs on tracks from the motion picture "Detroit Rock City released in January 2000 (Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent / Lights Out by UFO / I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones / Shout It Out Loud by KISS). STAFF PICKS: Meet Virginia by Train — Bruce The Great Beyond by REM— Rob Bad Religion by Godsmack — Lynch COMEDY TRACK: Pretty Fly for a Rabbi by "Weird Al" Yankovic. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
Taste the stories, history, and energy behind modern Native American cuisine with Chef Crystal Wahpepah. A member of the Kickapoo Tribe and key player in the recent resurgence of Indigenous food, Wahpepah became the first Native woman to own a restaurant in Northern California when she opened Wahpepah's Kitchen in Oakland in 2021. Her debut cookbook, A Feather and a Fork, came out in 2026. In this episode, Wahpepah details her journey from growing up foraging with her grandfather in Oklahoma to becoming the first Native chef on the Food Network show Chopped. Her own journey reveals the complex and emotional connections between Native cultures and foods, which heal communities, preserve ancestral ways, and express a deep love for the land. In one segment, she recalls the powerful moment when a man at her restaurant openly wept after eating blue corn, which he hadn't tasted since leaving his reservation decades prior. Wahpepah also shares some of her favorite Native dishes and where to try them. Indigenous restaurants mentioned include: Wahpepah's Kitchen, Oakland, California Café Gozhóó, Whiteriver, Arizona Javelina, Portland, Oregon Tocabe, Denver, Colorado 39 Restaurant, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Guest Bio Chef Crystal Wahpepah, a Kickapoo Tribe member, is a leading advocate for Indigenous food sovereignty. She gained acclaim as the creative force behind Wahpepah's Kitchen in Oakland, California, the first Native woman–owned restaurant in Northern California. Her culinary work connects diners to vital Native issues and ancestral foodways, and educates the public about the health benefits of traditional Indigenous ingredients. Her debut cookbook, A Feather and a Fork: 125 Intertribal Dishes from an Indigenous Food Warrior, was released in March 2026. Beyond her restaurant, Crystal has been recognized for her advocacy, including induction into the Native American Almanac and appearances on Food Network programs such as Chopped. She has cooked for the White House Hunger Conference with the James Beard Foundation and for the Academy of Motion Picture of Arts and Sciences and has served as chef-in-residence for the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab at Cal Poly Humboldt. She is the new consulting chef at 39 Restaurant at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City.
We dive into the cursed production of Star Trek: The Motion Picture and the thinly layered plot that comes with an amazing soundtrack.---Music credits:Intro: March of the Resistance - Guitar Cover (Star Wars: The Force Awakens Metal Remix) - Trey J. AndersonAd Break: March of the Resistance - Lofi Hip-Hop - Closed on SundaysOutro: Victory Celebration - John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra===Keep up with us on Social Media===Twitter: www.x.com/RecklessRebelsInstagram: www.Instagram.com/RecklessRebelssJack Pues : www.x.com/jackpuesKlein Felt: www.x.com/thekleinfeltThomas Carter Rochester: Linktr.ee/TCRochesterACT---
Don't Kill the Messenger with movie research expert Kevin Goetz
Send Kevin a Text MessageLauren Shuler Donner, one of Hollywood's most influential and adaptable producers, joins host Kevin Goetz for a wide-ranging career retrospective. Over nearly five decades, Shuler Donner has produced roughly 40 films that have grossed more than $5 billion worldwide — including Mr. Mom, St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, Dave, Free Willy, and the X-Men franchise she helped build years before Marvel became Marvel. She talks with Goetz about breaking into a male-dominated industry, her 38-year love story and creative partnership with director Richard Donner, her philanthropic work with the Motion Picture & Television Fund, and her latest chapter producing the Broadway musical adaptation of The Lost Boys.Breaking Into a Male-Dominated Industry (06:10): Shuler Donner recalls knocking on doors with no connections, becoming one of only three women among 300 men in NBC's camera department, and working her way into producing.Discovering John Hughes and Making Mr. Mom (12:29): Shuler Donner recalls cold-calling John Hughes, championing his unproduced script Mr. Mom, and casting an unknown Michael Keaton after seeing him in Night Shift.Falling for Dick Donner on the Set of Ladyhawke (16:43): Shuler Donner describes pursuing Richard Donner to direct Ladyhawke, working with him as a producer, and falling in love with him during the Italian shoot.Radio Flyer, Free Willy, and the Power of Testing (24:53): Shuler Donner discusses Radio Flyer's heartbreaking low box office despite strong scores, and how a fan's $10 donation "for the whales" inspired Free Willy's end-credit hotline.The Midwest Gut Check and the Search for Real Villains (28:01): Shuler Donner explains testing projects against whether "a kid from Cleveland" would pay to see them, and demanding villains like Magneto have real, human motivations.Finding Hugh Jackman (30:40): Shuler Donner recounts spotting Hugh Jackman in a self-taped Oklahoma! audition, flying him to LA, and sending him to read for Bryan Singer in Toronto sight unseen.Getting X-Men Made (34:07): After Warner Bros. passed, Shuler Donner pitched X-Men to Fox's Bill Mechanic, who, unbeknownst to her, had sold his own comic collection to pay for college.The Lost Boys on Broadway (37:02): Shuler Donner talks about bringing The Lost Boys, and eventually Dave, to the Broadway stage.Testing Pretty in Pink's Ending (43:53): Shuler Donner explains how test audiences rejected the original ending of Pretty in Pink, leading to a reshoot that paired Molly Ringwald with Andrew McCarthy instead of Jon Cryer.Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Lauren Shuler DonnerProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Lauren Shuler Donner:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0795682/Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Shuler_DonnerFor more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com
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Join Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson as they continue their voyage through all things Star Trek. This week, we begin our journey through The Original Series films, starting with Star Trek: The Motion Picture! Email us! tvshowinspace@gmail.com
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TVC 740.5: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Barry Weitz, co-creator and co-executive producer of Movin' On (NBC, 1974-1976), and Kathy Bird, author of Sundance Turns Fifty: The Amazing Legacy of Movin' On, a fun new book that not only takes you behind the scenes of the production of Movin' On, but introduces you to many of the people who are responsible for keeping the show alive today. Sundance Turns Fifty is available in paperback and as an eBook through Amazon.com. Proceeds from sales of the book will help support the efforts of the Duke Cancer Research Institute in Durham, North Carolina. Topics this segment include how production of Movin' On was as close to the quality of a feature motion picture as you could get on network TV at the time; how the Movin' On museum came to be; and why the series meant a lot to the childhood of many male viewers.
Welcome to Hooked on Movies!!! In this episode we are celebrating 60 years of Star Trek with our review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
On September 16, 1890, Louis Le Prince vanished. He was never seen or heard from again. While that is the most well-known thing about him, he had a whole life before that which involved some very intriguing things. Research: “Amongst the persons …” The Leeds Mercury. August 2, 1870. https://www.newspapers.com/image/390297596/?match=1&terms=%22Louis%20Le Prince%22 Atreyee Gupta. “The Disappearance of Louis Le Prince.” Materials Today. Volume 11, Issues 7–8. 2008. Page 56, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1369-7021(08)70160-3. Aulas, Jean-Jacques and Jacques Pfend. “Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince, inventeur et artiste, précurseur du cinéma.” 1895. Vol. 32. 2000. https://doi.org/10.4000/1895.110 Britannica Editors. "Étienne-Jules Marey". Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Etienne-Jules-Marey Casey, Keiron. “The mystery of Louis Le Prince, the father of cinematography.” Science + Media Museum. Aug. 29, 2013. https://blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/louis-le-prince-created-the-first-ever-moving-pictures/ “CINEMATOGRAPHY Pioneers of Early Cinema: Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince (1841-1890?).” National Media Museum. https://www.meiermovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/PioneersOfEarlyCinemaLouisLe Prince.pdf “First Surviving Film.” Guinness World Records. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-surviving-film Fischer, Paul. “The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures: A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies.” Simon & Schuster. 2022. “Hannibal Goodwin.” National Inventors Hall of Fame. https://www.invent.org/inductees/hannibal-goodwin Kelley, Peter. “Louis A. A. Le Prince and the Whitley Family.” Oak Leaves. Oakwood and District Historical Society. Summer 2002. https://www.oakwoodchurch.info/Oak%20Leaves%20Part%203%20-%20Louis%20A%20A%20Le%20Prince%20and%20the%20Whitley%20Family%20by%20Peter%20Kelley.pdf Le Prince, A. “METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ANIMATED PICTURES OF NATURAL SCENERY AND LIFE.” U.S. Patent Office. Jan. 10, 1888. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/26/13/3c/c0bd20490abc9b/US376247.pdf Lewis, Maria. “The tragedy of Louis Le Prince.” ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image). https://www.acmi.net.au/stories-and-ideas/tragedy-louis-le-prince/ “The Life, Mystery and Legacy of Louis Le Prince.” Leeds Museums & Galleries. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/blog-life-mystery-and-legacy-of-louis-le-prince-fylq Marey, Etienne-Jules. “Chronophotographic gun.” Google Arts and Culture. https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/chronophotographic-gun-%C3%89tienne-jules-marey-otto-lund/KAFgqcxSaDadqw?hl=en “New research centre honours father of film.” The Reporter. University of Leeds. May 19, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20120205020340/http://reporter.leeds.ac.uk/490/s6.htm “PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT NITROBENZENE.” Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp140-c1-b.pdf Rawlence, Christopher. “The Missing Reel: the untold story of the lost inventor of moving pictures.” New York : Atheneum : Maxwell Macmillan International. 1990. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/missingreeluntol0000rawl/mode/1up “Single-lens Cine Camera by Louis Le Prince.” Science Museum Group. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co18634/le-prince-single-lens-cine-camera-cine-camera-cinematograph Swift, John. "Siege of Paris". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Jan. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Siege-of-Paris-1870-1871 Britannica Editors. "Franco-German War". Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 May. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/event/Franco-German-War Youngs, Ian. “Louis Le Prince, who shot the world's first film in Leeds.” BBC. June 23, 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33198686 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANJA'S LONGING, 33min., Taiwan Directed by Elen Ji “If I could live my whole life on my own will, what would it be like?” Anja, a 22-year-old biracial film school undergraduate, imagines her ideal life from birth to death. The perfection of her fantasy starkly contrasts with the incompleteness of her reality, highlighting Anja's deep longing and the story of her life. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? When I worked as a teaching assistant during my postgraduate studies in the Department of Motion Picture, I encountered a 5-minute doc by college student Anja about her original family. The film was short, but I was deeply touched by the unspoken emotions inside. I wanted to do a film about her, but didn't yet know in what form. Later, I attended a course called "Documentary Production", which required finishing a short doc in one semester. I thought to myself, instead of recording something ongoing, what about recording someone's inner world? Anja came to my mind. I wanted to record Anja's longing. So I developed an idea to shoot Anja's fantasy about her ideal life and invited Anja to play herself in this world. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? It takes about nine months. In the first three months, the crew developed the idea, shot the film, and made the rough cut. Then I put the materials aside and turn to prepare my graduation project. It was two years after my graduation that I came back to the materials and re-edited the film. It took another half year to finish the whole work. 3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Authentic & creative. 4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Since it was the first time I told a story about another person in a non-fiction way, I needed to tackle the subject more carefully. I tried my best to present Anja's inner world and real life. Meanwhile, I bore in mind that I needed to avoid any possibility of exploiting someone's pain. So, regarding what to tell, how to tell, and where to draw the line are challenges for me. 5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? The audience feedback is very sincere and insightful, extremely precious to me and the crew members. I was both impressed by their high levels of appreciation and deeply touched by their capacity for empathy. I appreciate that a lot! 6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? When I was a child, like 5 or 6 years old, my favorite game with my pals was making up stories and acting them out. Now looking back, that "childhood pretend play" is the seed, and it naturally turns into making films. 7. What film have you seen the most in your life? The classic films by world master directors, such as Ingmar Bergman, Andrei Tarkovsky, Krzysztof Kieslowski, David Lean, Ozu Yasujiro, and Abbas Kiarostami. Recently, I've become a fanatic about Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver". 8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career? More physical screenings and more audience interaction. 9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? As always, it is handy and efficient. However, as the platform expands and thus includes more festivals, you need to make a more careful selection. 10. What is your favorite meal? A daily meal cooked by my mum. She emphasizes the original flavor of the ingredients and knows how to make a nutrition-balanced one. Oh, I missed her cooking since we live in different cities right now. 11. What is next for you? A new film? At the moment, I'm working on my first feature-length script, a story about four women's friendship and their entangled destiny. Hope everything goes well, and it will be made into a film in the near future. —— Subsc
June 2026 marks dthe 30th Anniversary of an iconic Motion Picture and it is time for some MOVIE MANIA! Some of you may know...some of you may not...but Scott's favorite movie is the 1996 Action Thriller THE ROCK. The movie came out 30 years ago this month so Scott got together with his favorite movie podcasters Mike and Mike (from Mike, Mike and Oscar) to do this special look back at the film. Check out and Subscribe to Mike, Mike and Oscar for year round coverage of Hollywood, Cinema and the Awards Cycle! It is the best podcast for Movie Maniacs like us!The Rock is currently available to stream on HBO Max, by the way.www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Don't Kill the Messenger with movie research expert Kevin Goetz
Send Kevin a Text MessageSid Ganis, former President of the Motion Picture Group at Paramount Pictures, former Vice Chairman of Columbia Pictures, and four-term President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, joins host Kevin Goetz for a wide-ranging conversation spanning more than five decades in Hollywood. Ganis traces his path from an office-boy job won through a chance connection, to marketing campaigns for The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, to greenlighting Ghost and Fatal Attraction, and to acquiring the rights to Forrest Gump during his years running Paramount.Brooklyn Roots and Greek Jewish Heritage (03:14): Ganis traces his Romaniote Jewish heritage to Ioannina, Greece, and his grandparents' flight to New York's Lower East Side. Ganis recalls his first solo trip to the movies, seeing Gunga Din for 25 cents at a neighborhood theater.Quitting College and a Lucky Break (08:50): After dropping out of Brooklyn College, Ganis landed his first publicity job thanks to a chance connection from his Uncle Phil.Joining 20th Century Fox (12:57): Ganis describes his early years in publicity, working for Lee Solters and later joining Fox while Cleopatra was in production.Working with Joseph L. Mankiewicz (17:44): Ganis remembers collaborating with the director years later and calls him one of Hollywood's greats.Testing Ghost (28:01): Ganis shares a test-screening story from Ghost that captures how unpredictable audiences can be.Meeting George Lucas and Joining Lucasfilm (31:34): Ganis recalls being introduced to a young George Lucas by Francis Ford Coppola, then later joining Lucasfilm as Empire Strikes Back went into production.Marketing Raiders of the Lost Ark and Meeting Nancy (33:40): While promoting Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ganis met his future wife, Nancy Hult, through a PBS fundraiser project that later won him an Emmy.Columbia Pictures and a Career in Marketing (37:20): Recruited to Columbia by Peter Guber and Jon Peters, Ganis explains why he stayed in marketing rather than move into production.Four Terms as Academy President (42:26): Ganis reflects on his proudest achievement: spearheading the 17-year effort to build the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.Sid Ganis's career is a reminder that cultivating relationships and a willingness to stay close to the audience can carry someone through every era of a changing industry. In his own words, his story is one of gratitude for the people who opened doors for him, and for a business he never stopped loving.Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Sid GanisProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Sid Ganis:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_GanisIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0304398/Variety: https://variety.com/exec/sid-ganis/For more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com
In 1988, a straight-to-VHS satanic panic horror film called Black Roses went nowhere fast. The movie itself is, by any honest assessment, terrible: bright red fake blood, rubber monster suits, Vincent Pastore as a concerned father, and a teacher who kills a possessed student with a tennis racket. What the film left behind, almost accidentally, was a soundtrack worth arguing about.The musicians behind the fictional band Black Roses are King Cobra's core lineup: Marcie Free, Mick Sweda, Carmine Appice, and Chuck Wright. They show up alongside Lizzy Borden, Bang Tango (in their first commercial recording ever, predating Psycho Cafe by a year), Tempest, Hallow's Eve, and a second King Kobra lineup featuring Johnny Edwards, who later sang for Foreigner. Metal Blade Records put full-page ads in every metal magazine. The CD now sells for $50 to $300 on Discogs. Patron Keith Miller paid $100 for his.This week, Jay, Tim, and Chip work through whether this is a hidden gem, a curiosity, or something more complicated: a record that does not fit the artist album model or the showcase compilation model, and lands somewhere between the two.
“Today is all about 7's…” We can't believe it…it's officially been SEVEN years since we began our podcasting journey, and as of this episode, we are celebrating SEVEN years of heavy metal podcasting excellence! And in the spirit of heavy metal greatness, what better way to celebrate and commemorate the completion of our SEVENTH year than a tribute to the best thing MTV ever did for metal heads that started way back in the late 80's: HEADBANGERS BALL!!! “It was the novelty, because that was the only place where you could get it…” Premiering on Saturday April 18, 1987, MTV began what would become a weekly Saturday night tradition and/or ritual for metal heads with HEADBANGERS BALL, the one section of MTV that belonged to the metal community…it was OUR show, OUR music, and OUR videos, made by metal heads for metal heads (ironically, not unlike this podcast). “SEVEN!” Granted, there were often a lot of glam and hair metal videos mixed in, but there were always a plethora of obscure thrash, power metal, and other assorted heavy metal videos on there that you absolutely could not see anywhere else on MTV except for when you tuned in to “The Ball” (NOTE: this is where the crochety “back in my day” sentiment comes into play because, as everyone with access to the internet knows, in the late 80's, rock radio sure as hell wasn't doing much to promote metal artists, and we certainly didn't have Spotify or YouTube at our disposal. “The Ball” was all we had…mark the time.). “They weren't Trans then, dude…they were 100% dudes and they were the Savatage Brothers…” Break out your finest relaxers and get ready for a celebratory stroll down memory lane, and understand that since we're discussing music videos, you're gonna need all the sensory enhancement you can muster to thoroughly maximize your enjoyment of this episode. Find out who's “lips are always out”, understand why calling a woman “handsome” is a dangerous move even with the proper context, see how many applicable references to “SEVEN!” you can find in this episode, and don't deny the power of “The Dinklage” when you JOIN US as we celebrate our 7th birthday in nostalgic style with HEADBANGERS BALL. Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes: (00:01): “That's weird looking…”/ “I tell you one thing: don't call a woman handsome…they do not like it…especially when they don't understand the context…”/ #thebiggestloser #jillianmichaels #handsome / “They think everything is an insult…”/ #WWE / “I wanna see if this is a handsome woman…”/ The definition of a handsome woman / “It fits…see if it fits down there…”/ “Make sure to get his face during this part…”/ #markthetime / “Soap Opera for men…”/ “They're referring to my Croc sneakers / “Let's get this road on the show…year number 7!” / ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised *** / “We are 7 years old today as a podcast…”/ #sixseven / ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / #YearNumberSeven (06:22): “Drinkin' some #Ghoulade …” / “Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not…it's hit or miss…kinda like with sex…”/ “We never have mistakes, they're unique performances” – Kirk Hammett / #happyaccidents #BobRoss / “Within 5 to 7 times, you kinda know…”/ “That was angry, and rapey…” / #keepitthrashy / “Speaking of which: where has that dude been?” / ***PATREON US AT patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast ***/ #Interceptor / ***EMAIL US AT metalnerdery@gmail.com *** / “We've got some Australian friends…”/ “It's so good, I could feel it in my balls…” / #Shittah #spotifyplaylist / ***CHECK OUT www.metalnerdery.com/episodes for show notes, band and album info, and other goodies…*** (13:36): ***GIVE US A CALL AND VOICEMAIL US AT 980-666-8182!!!*** / “What would you consider a Metallica classic that was released after The Black Album?” / Thanks to American Dave from Ill-Noise for the voicemail! / “I don't hate The Loads…”/ #SiriusXM #MaximumMetallica / “That's low…it's either a helicopter or a drone the size of this house, flying over…”/ #aliennews #UAP #UFOFiles / NOTE: It's shit you HAVE before…on our inaugural Poony's episode! / #UFO ROCK BOTTOM (Phenomenon – 1974) / NOTE: You absolutely HAVE heard this song before!!! / #RussellsRepetitiveReflections / “Get to the solo…”/ “Metallica Only is a better name…” (25:26): “What's the first #HeadbangersBall memory that comes to mind?” / #StormtroopersOfDeath MILANO MOSH (Speak English Or Die – 1985) / #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST CELEBRATES 7 YEARS IN PODCASTING EXCELLENCE & PAYS HOMAGE TO MTV's HEADBANGERS BALL!!! / #HeadbangersBall #SaturdayNights / “That was still OUR show…”/ “I remember it being pretty long…”/ #markthetime / Earliest memories of “The Ball” / “Remember Killer Dwarfs?” (31:34): #KillerDwarfs DIRTY WEAPONS (Dirty Weapons – 1990) / “Stand Tall, that was the one…”/ “You may remember this video…”/ #skatethrash / #GothicSlam WHO DIED AND MADE YOU GOD (Just A Face In The Crowd – 1989) / “I think the drums are the most loud thing in the mix…it's probably produced by Lars Ulrich…”/ “Would it work now?” / “It was the novelty, because that was the only place where you could get it…” (40:10): “Didn't Annihilator have one for ‘Alice in Hell'?” / #Annihilator ALISON HELL (Alice In Hell – 1989) / “I thought of another one…”/ “I got one that's a deep one that's gonna blow y'alls mind…do y'all remember Helloween?”/ #RussellsConcertReflections / #powermetal / #Helloween HALLOWEEN (Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I – 1987) / “Here's some obscure ones…”/ #Voivod ASTRONOMY DOMINE (Nothingface – 1989) / “Dude, you should have cupped…you wasted that!” / #cuppingASMR / #WrathchildAmerica SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS (3-D – 1991) / “It's in 7!” / “SEVEN!”/ “That reminds me of Scatterbrain…the funk, the fun, and the progression…”/ “Today is all about 7's…” (50:32): #Sepultura TERRITORY (Chaos A.D. – 1993) / “Funny seeing those two flags together, huh?” / “What was the first S.T. video you think you saw on Headbangers Ball?” / “What was the first Slayer video you remember seeing on the Headbangers Ball?” / #Slayer WAR ENSEMBLE (Seasons In The Abyss – 1990) / “This was prime for us…”/ “SEVEN!”/ “That should be Phil's fill…” (56:39): #GreenJelly (originally known as #GreenJello before Kraft Foods got all butthurt and bitchy about the name) / THREE LITTLE PIGS (Cereal Killer Soundtrack – 1993) / #Scatterbrain DOWN WITH THE SHIP (SLIGHT RETURN) (Here Comes Trouble – 1990) / “Here's an obscure Megadeth one, I think…”/ #Megadeth GO TO HELL (Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey: Music from the Motion Picture – 1991 & Hidden Treasures – 1995) / “Let's go back old school…”/ “They're not Injuns, they're Native Americans…”/ #IronMaiden RUN TO THE HILLS (The Number of the Beast – 1982) / “If you like Iron Maiden after Paul Di'Anno, you're a poser…”/ “When I listen to Floyd, it's generally ‘Meddle'…” (1:08:05): “That might have been the first time I saw Exodus…”/ “I remember seeing that on The Ball…”/ #Exodus THE TOXIC WALTZ (Fabulous Disaster – 1989) / “They all look like children…”/ “Maybe it is Zee-Tro…we've been fucking that up for years too?” / “Really?”/ “I don't have to do anything…settle down, Beavis!” / “Somebody made a complete collection of the MTV Headbanger's Ball playlist…”/ #Cinderella SOMEBODY SAVE ME (Night Songs – 1986) / “His lips are always out…”/ #Warlock FIGHT FOR ROCK (True As Steel – 1986) / “I would have liked to see her prime…”/ “This does look familiar…”/ #theangleofthedangle / #KillerDwarfs STAND TALL (Stand Tall – 1986) / “This is the video I remember…”/ “That one that one that one that one…”/ #Dio THE LAST IN LINE (The Last In Line – 1984) / “This is such a fucking 80's video…” (1:17:12): “That one had Milton Berle...”/ #Ratt ROUND AND ROUND (Out Of The Cellar – 1984) / “To make it in Hollywood, you've gotta wear the dress…”/ #Motorhead EAT THE RICH (Rock ‘n' Roll – 1987) / #ACDC FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK WE SALUTE YOU (For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) – 1981) / “Get to the cannons real quick…”/ “Headbangers Ball taught us a lot…”/ “They weren't trans then dude, they were 100% dudes and they were the Savatage Brothers…”/ #Savatage HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING (Hall of the Mountain King – 1987) / “I wonder if that's Peter Dinklage?” / “It's very left leaning…in the headphones.”/ #dungeonmetal / “Smooth Up In Ya is exactly what it feels like when you go inside…”/ “You wanna see The King?”/ “Wanna see my Dinklage?”/ “Probably got a tall boy Red Bull down there…”/ #KingDiamond WELCOME HOME (“Them” – 1988) / “Look how hot grandma gets…”/ “Seven years of podcasting excellence completed…” (1:28:42): ***Ask The Metal Head***: You can only listen to one metal album for the rest of your life. What is it?” / “It's between two, but technically it's the same band…”/ “What's the most overrated metal band of all time?” / “Here we go…”/ “Overrated or over popular?”/ “When you come out with a killer album, you get rated…”/ “First metal shirt you ever owned?”/ “I could have seen so many more shows, because they were pretty affordable…”/ THANK Y'ALL FOR JOINING US FOR OUR 7th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!!! / #untilthenext #outroreel
Welcome to "Norm! A Cheers Podcast." As we record our final few episodes and decide in which direction to take our podcast, we offer an encore presentation (a rerun) of one of our very favorite discussions of one of our very favorite Cheers episodes, "Cheers: The Motion Picture." Please follow us on Twitter (@cheers_norm), like our page on Facebook (@normcheerspodcast), and email us at normcheerspodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Topic: Marilyn Monroe’s life and career has been dissected and displayed for almost a century. But for such a pervasive and enduring figure, Monroe’s true internal life remains mysterious: was she forced into her “dumb blonde,” “bimbo” persona, or did she use it to her advantage? Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in-between. The exhibit: In honor of what would be her 100th birthday, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures attempts to portray Monroe as she was with their exhibition Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon. The exhibition displays Monroe’s most famous costumes and other paraphernalia from her most iconic films as well as personal items that may help reveal the woman behind the camera. Details: The exhibition opens May 31st and will run through February 28, 2027. You can find more information here. The guest: Sophia Serrano, associate curator for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures who curated the Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency
Before Star Trek: The Motion Picture reached theaters, its visual effects production was already becoming legendary… for all the wrong reasons. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes visual effects veteran Stuart Ziff for a firsthand account of the chaotic early days of TMP production under Robert Abel & Associates. Using internal memos and legal correspondence from 1977 and 1978, Larry and Stu trace the rapidly escalating budget, the mounting pressure from Paramount, and the growing realization that the ambitious effects work was spiraling out of control. But this isn't just a story about production disaster. Stu shares what it was actually like inside Abel's experimental effects operation during a revolutionary moment in Hollywood filmmaking, where engineers, artists, and filmmakers were inventing techniques on the fly in the years between Star Wars and the digital era. Along the way, Stu reveals how some of his work survived the production shakeup and made it into the finished film, including contributions to the unforgettable V'Ger probe sequence aboard the Enterprise bridge. It's a candid look at one of the most turbulent creative periods in Star Trek history, and a reminder that sometimes cinematic magic emerges from absolute chaos. Documents and additional references: December 6, 1977 legal correspondence regarding Robert Abel & Associates' agreement for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. May 17, 1978 Paramount memo objecting to Robert Abel & Associates' revised visual effects budget. Guest: Stu Ziff Reference: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Additional reference: the upcoming Stu Ziff documentary crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo – Stuart Ziff Documentary Project The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Before Star Trek: The Motion Picture reached theaters, its visual effects production was already becoming legendary… for all the wrong reasons. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes visual effects veteran Stuart Ziff for a firsthand account of the chaotic early days of TMP production under Robert Abel & Associates. Using internal memos and legal correspondence from 1977 and 1978, Larry and Stu trace the rapidly escalating budget, the mounting pressure from Paramount, and the growing realization that the ambitious effects work was spiraling out of control. But this isn't just a story about production disaster. Stu shares what it was actually like inside Abel's experimental effects operation during a revolutionary moment in Hollywood filmmaking, where engineers, artists, and filmmakers were inventing techniques on the fly in the years between Star Wars and the digital era. Along the way, Stu reveals how some of his work survived the production shakeup and made it into the finished film, including contributions to the unforgettable V'Ger probe sequence aboard the Enterprise bridge. It's a candid look at one of the most turbulent creative periods in Star Trek history, and a reminder that sometimes cinematic magic emerges from absolute chaos. Documents and additional references: December 6, 1977 legal correspondence regarding Robert Abel & Associates' agreement for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. May 17, 1978 Paramount memo objecting to Robert Abel & Associates' revised visual effects budget. Guest: Stu Ziff Reference: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Additional reference: the upcoming Stu Ziff documentary crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo – Stuart Ziff Documentary Project The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Before Star Trek: The Motion Picture reached theaters, its visual effects production was already becoming legendary… for all the wrong reasons. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes visual effects veteran Stuart Ziff for a firsthand account of the chaotic early days of TMP production under Robert Abel & Associates. Using internal memos and legal correspondence from 1977 and 1978, Larry and Stu trace the rapidly escalating budget, the mounting pressure from Paramount, and the growing realization that the ambitious effects work was spiraling out of control. But this isn't just a story about production disaster. Stu shares what it was actually like inside Abel's experimental effects operation during a revolutionary moment in Hollywood filmmaking, where engineers, artists, and filmmakers were inventing techniques on the fly in the years between Star Wars and the digital era. Along the way, Stu reveals how some of his work survived the production shakeup and made it into the finished film, including contributions to the unforgettable V'Ger probe sequence aboard the Enterprise bridge. It's a candid look at one of the most turbulent creative periods in Star Trek history, and a reminder that sometimes cinematic magic emerges from absolute chaos. Documents and additional references: December 6, 1977 legal correspondence regarding Robert Abel & Associates' agreement for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. May 17, 1978 Paramount memo objecting to Robert Abel & Associates' revised visual effects budget. Guest: Stu Ziff Reference: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Additional reference: the upcoming Stu Ziff documentary crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo – Stuart Ziff Documentary Project The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Released in 1986, Crocodile Dundee was directed by Peter Faiman and co-written by Paul Hogan, Ken Shadie, and John Cornell, with Hogan also starring as the now-iconic Mick Dundee. Made on a modest budget of around A$8.8 million, the film was designed to be a broad, crowd-pleasing Australian comedy that could travel internationally — which is exactly what it did, with all the subtlety of a bloke walking into a New York hotel with a knife the size of a paving slab.Filming took place across Australia and the United States, including Queensland, Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, and New York City. Linda Kozlowski was cast opposite Hogan as American journalist Sue Charlton, while the supporting cast included John Meillon, David Gulpilil, Mark Blum, and Michael Lombard. The film became a worldwide box-office phenomenon, earning more than US$328 million globally and turning Mick Dundee into one of the most recognisable screen characters of the VHS era.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISDeep in the Australian Outback, where the wildlife wants to kill you and the locals treat mortal danger as light admin, one man has become a legend. His name is Mick Dundee — hunter, survivor, charmer, and possibly the only man alive who looks at a crocodile and thinks, “G'Day”When a New York journalist travels across the world to meet him, she finds more than just a story. She finds a man who doesn't quite fit into polite society, mostly because polite society has fewer snakes, fewer campfires, and significantly less casual knife work.But when Mick Dundee swaps the Outback for Manhattan, the jungle changes. The predators wear suits, the streets are full of noise, and our hero must face his greatest challenge yet: modern civilisation. Strewth, New York doesn't know what's coming.FUN FACTSCrocodile Dundee was inspired in part by the real-life exploits of Australian bushman Rod Ansell, whose survival story helped feed the mythic quality of Mick Dundee.Paul Hogan was already a major TV personality in Australia before the film, thanks to The Paul Hogan Show, but this movie made him an international star.The screenplay received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, which is not bad for a film best remembered by many people for one very specific knife comparison.Paul Hogan won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy for his performance as Mick Dundee.The film was released in Australia in April 1986 and in the United States in September 1986, where it became a major hit.There are different cuts of the film: the international version was slightly shorter and adjusted some Australian slang for overseas audiences.The famous “Walkabout Creek Hotel” scenes were filmed at the Walkabout Creek Hotel in McKinlay, Queensland, which became a tourist destination after the movie's success.The film was a huge success on UK television, drawing a massive Christmas Day audience when it aired on BBC One in 1989.A restored 4K version, Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut, premiered in 2025 with several edits and updates for modern release.MUSICCheckout the parody music from the show on Spotify here.SUPPORT THE SHOWSupport the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
In Episode 326, guest co-host Aram Piligian returns to join Andy for the second half of their conversation with Chris Lapp, developer of the new Open Fabric Studio AV network management software and senior specialist solutions engineer at Cisco and ask all about “anything and everything” AV networking. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.Chris Lapp leads the design and delivery of mission-critical media and data center infrastructure at the intersection of broadcast, IP networking, and AI. With a background that spans live production, large-scale data center architectures, and modern software-defined systems, he helps organizations build platforms that are performant, resilient, and ready for what's next. Chris's work focuses on translating complex technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions that support real-time media workflows and high-stakes operations.In addition to his work with Cisco and developing Open Fabric Studio, Chris also serves as the vice president of Membership for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).Episode Links:STN Episode 325 (Chris Lapp Part 1)Open Fabric Studiojetfx (Personal Audio DSP + Guitar NAM)More About Chris LappEpisode 326 TranscriptNOTE: Mike Green, the artist who performs “Break Free” that opens every episode, has released a new album — Hang The Moon: Part One — available on all streaming platforms as well as DSPs that support spatial audio. Mikegreenmusic.com will direct folks to the vinyl release or allow them to purchase digitally. And, Mike is hitting the road with Whitney Tai for “The Record Store Tour” starting May 23 in New Orleans. Find out more here.Connect with the community on the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments!Also please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. “We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle.”The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we'd love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to signal2noise@prosoundweb.com with the subject “Tips” or “Questions”2) If you want a quick easy way to do a short (90s or less) audio recording, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/S2N and leave us a voicemail there.
The topic: Movies on film are having a resurgence. Just take late year’s biggest movies: One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Marty Supreme. But the craft of screening movies on film is a dying one, with few projectionists experienced enough to handle the delicate prints. A film stronghold: In L.A., it's the local repertory theaters that have helped maintain the art of film projection with many offering screenings of old movies on vintage prints. The task may be tedious, but for audiences, it’s a striking viewing experience. Guests: Spencer Christiano, a senior projectionist at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Boris Ibañez, technical director of Vidiots, a repertory theater and DVD/video rental store in Eagle Rock. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency
This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we start it all off with the first movie, Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)! We talk about the great special fx that were done under a time crunch, the new uniforms lacking color, and the perhaps boring side of this film even given the grandeur of seeing the Enterprise explore space on the big screen. Brent also tried all the good snacks for us with Snack Chat, Steven does a mini-review of his favorite old cozy TV show obsession, Northern Exposure (series finale), and Brent reviews his new violent TV show obsession, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 (Disney+)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends!
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K Analytic Dreamz delivers a full breakdown of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, its explosive commercial performance, and lasting industry impact as of April–May 2026. The film opened to a record-shattering $217.4 million global weekend, becoming the highest-grossing music biopic debut ever and surpassing Straight Outta Compton and Bohemian Rhapsody. This segment examines the accompanying soundtrack Michael: Songs From the Motion Picture, the simultaneous “Human Nature” video release, and the massive catalog resurgence that sent “Beat It” and “Billie Jean” surging on Billboard charts. Analytic Dreamz explores Jaafar Jackson's performance, director Antoine Fuqua's approach, the film's decision to end in 1988 while avoiding abuse allegations, and the resulting critical controversy. From the Jackson Estate's financial turnaround and multi-billion-dollar valuation to box office profits, long-term catalog growth, and sequel plans, this in-depth analysis covers the business, cultural, and legacy implications of one of the most significant entertainment events of 2026. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In Episode 325, guest co-host Aram Piligian joins Andy to sit down with Chris Lapp, developer of the new Open Fabric Studio AV network management software and senior specialist solutions engineer at Cisco and ask all about anything and everything AV networking! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.This is the first of a two-part conversation where everything from switch configurations, the differences between Dante, AES67, and AVB/Milan, managed versus unmanaged switches, whether or not to use DHCP, and more was on the table.Chris Lapp leads the design and delivery of mission-critical media and data center infrastructure at the intersection of broadcast, IP networking, and AI. With a background that spans live production, large-scale data center architectures, and modern software-defined systems, he helps organizations build platforms that are performant, resilient, and ready for what's next. Chris's work focuses on translating complex technical requirements into practical, scalable approaches that support real-time media workflows and high-stakes operations. In addition to his work with Cisco and developing Open Fabric Studio, Chris also serves as the vice president of membership for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).Episode Links:About Chris LappOpen Fabric Studiojetfx (Personal Audio DSP + Guitar NAM)Episode 325 TranscriptNOTE: Mike Green, the artist who performs “Break Free” that opens every episode, has released a new album — Hang The Moon: Part One — available on all streaming platforms as well as DSPs that support spatial audio. Mikegreenmusic.com will direct folks to the vinyl release or allow them to purchase digitally. And, Mike is hitting the road with Whitney Tai for “The Record Store Tour” starting May 23 in New Orleans. Find out more here.Connect with the community on the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments!Also please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. “We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle.”The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we'd love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to signal2noise@prosoundweb.com with the subject “Tips” or “Questions”2) If you want a quick easy way to do a short (90s or less) audio recording, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/S2N and leave us a voicemail there.
Pattie McCarthy, Sophia DuRose, and Elizabeth Willis join Al Filreis in the Wexler Studio at Kelly Writers House to discuss Willis's "To Be Longing" and "Motion Pictures" from Liontaming in America.
This next guest has done many different roles through out his career & was an Oscar Nominee (1981) for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (The Great Santini) as well as a Golden Globe nominee for the same project (New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture), playing “Fred” on the TV sitcome Roseanne from 1993 to 1995, but our audience might know him best as “Danny Noonan” from Caddyshack, let's go ahead and welcome Michael O'Keefe!Michael O'KeefeID: https://www.instagram.com/officialmichaelokeefe/Crazy Train RadioFacebook: facebook.com/realctradioInstagram: @crazytrainradioX/Twitter: @realctradioBlueSky: @crazytrainradio.bsky.socialWebsite: crazytrainradio.usYouTube: youtube.com/crazytrainradio
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KIn this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the massive commercial impact of the 2026 Michael Jackson biopic on the King of Pop's catalog, with a focused look at the song “Human Nature.”Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael, the film hit theaters on April 24, 2026. It delivered a record-breaking opening for a music biopic, with domestic previews of $12.6 million and projections pushing toward an $85M–$95M+ U.S. weekend — surpassing Straight Outta Compton's $60M debut. Global opening estimates reached $140M–$150M+, fueled by a trailer that racked up 116.2 million views in its first 24 hours.“Human Nature,” from the 1982 Thriller album and released as a single in 1983, peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Adult Contemporary. It earned Platinum certification in the U.S. (1 million units) and has accumulated roughly 310–312 million lifetime streams on Spotify, positioning it as a deep cut with remarkable longevity. The track has inspired over 20 samples and numerous covers.The Michael: Songs from the Motion Picture soundtrack, released alongside the film, bundles 13 classic tracks including “Human Nature,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Thriller.” A new official “Human Nature” video mixing archival footage with modern dance dropped on release day. Post-release, the song climbed to #55 on the UK iTunes Top Songs chart, while “Billie Jean” surged nearly 100 positions. The soundtrack quickly entered the UK Top 10, and Michael Jackson's Spotify monthly listeners held strong at 68–69 million, with catalog streams showing significant daily spikes from trailer exposure, film scenes, and marketing.Analytic Dreamz examines the mechanisms behind the surge — trailer power, on-screen performances, soundtrack synergy, nostalgia, and cross-generational discovery — alongside broader catalog economics. The Michael Jackson estate earned approximately $105 million in 2025, with 2026 projections pointing to a major uplift from box office success, streaming gains, and soundtrack sales. Despite the film's mixed critical reception (39% on Rotten Tomatoes), its commercial momentum has driven immediate catalog resurgence, elevating “Human Nature” from deep cut to featured rediscovery track.This segment delivers data-driven analysis on short-term sales and streaming spikes, mid-term playlist longevity, and the strategic value of the film in reinforcing Michael Jackson's enduring catalog as a high-value asset.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Where did Earth’s water come from? In this episode of Planetary Radio, we explore how scientists are answering that question by studying a remarkably well-preserved record of the early Solar System: lunar samples brought back by the Apollo missions. Host Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Tony Gargano, postdoctoral fellow at the Lunar and Planetary Institute with the University Space Research Association and a research affiliate at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Gargano studies lunar rocks and regolith to understand how planets form, evolve, and acquire key ingredients like water over time. By analyzing subtle chemical fingerprints preserved in Apollo-era lunar regolith, his work helps constrain how much water meteorites could have brought to Earth and what that means for our planet’s path to habitability. The episode also features a short bonus segment with actor George Takei, recorded at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures during a screening of “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” Takei reflects on the enduring legacy of “Star Trek,” its influence on generations of scientists and explorers, and why he is excited about humanity’s return to the Moon in the Artemis era. He connects science fiction’s hopeful vision of the future with the real science helping us understand our origins today. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-earth-water-apollo-moon-dustSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.